YAML

Basic information about YAML file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension YAML（*.YAML or *.yaml）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the YAML file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the YAML file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the YAML file with their brief description and a list of programs that support YAML file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the YAML file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the YAML file?
How to open a YAML file?
What programs do I need to open a YAML file?
What programs help to create and edit a YAML file?
How to convert YAML files to another file format?
How to convert another files to YAML file format?

1.Detail information about YAML file extension: YAML Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert YAML files
File type	YAML Document	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	YAML file is a YAML Document. File created in the YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) format, a human-readable data format used for data serialization; used for reading and writing data independent of a specific programming language; can be used with various languages that support YAML libraries, such as C/C++, Ruby, Python, Java, Perl, C#, and PHP.
Windows	File Viewer Plus gVim Other text editor Adobe Dreamweaver NotePad++ Python Windows NotePad
macOS	MacroMates TextMate Other text editor
Linux	Any text editor
iOS	Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor

How to convert another files to YAML file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to YAML file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to YAML conversion, you may use the option.

JSON to YAML

Can't open a YAML file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.YAML”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the YAML extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support YAML file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of YAML files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a YAML file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a YAML file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a YAML file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the YAML file is damaged.
Whether the YAML file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the YAML file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the YAML file format is incompletely.
Whether the YAML file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a YAML file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a YAML file.

If the YAML file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.